Higher Vitamin D Levels Associated With Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Pooled analysis finds levels 60 ng/mL are most protective among women aged 55 years and older
Diagnosis & Disease Information
VIDA Findings Do Not Support Use of Vitamin D Supplements as Cancer Preventative
A post-hoc analysis of the VIDA study sought to determine if vitamin D levels influence risk for cancer and/or cancer prevention.
Bacteria in Probiotics Carry Potential Risks for Immunocompromised Patients
Should patients receiving chemotherapy take probiotics?
Vitamin C Halts Growth of Aggressive Forms of Colorectal Cancer in Preclinical Study
High levels of vitamin C kill certain kinds of colorectal cancers in cell cultures and mice, according to a new study. The findings suggest that scientists could one day harness vitamin C to develop targeted treatments.
Antioxidant Use May Promote the Spread of Cancer
A team of scientists has made a discovery that suggests cancer cells benefit more from antioxidants than do normal cells, raising concerns about the use of dietary antioxidants by patients with cancer.
Despite Promise, Vitamin D and Calcium Do Not Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk
Dietary supplementation with vitamin D and/or calcium after removal of precancerous colorectal adenomas (polyps) does not reduce risk of developing future adenomas.
ASTRO: Men’s Health Supplements Not Helpful for Prostate Cancer
No reduction in risk of distant metastasis, cancer-related deaths, radiation-linked adverse effects were connected to the use of men’s health supplements (MHSs).
Omega-3 fatty acids may improve treatment and quality of life in cancer patients
The addition of omega-3 fatty acids to antitumor medications may improve treatment response and improve quality of life for cancer patients.
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